FCC Opens E-911 Reporting System

The E-911 Architecture Information System is now active, FCC officials said. The system is designed to collect reports from local exchange carriers, mobile radio service providers and VoIP providers in order to analyze emergency networks.

Reports must be filed by Feb. 6, 2009, the Commission’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau announced. Details for obtaining login information are available to service providers online.

All reports are confidential. Data will be used by the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials, National Association of State 9-1-1 Administrators and National Emergency Number Association.